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1,525 Child Daycare & Preschools in Maryland

Browse 1,525 child daycare & preschools across Maryland. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Maryland

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Maryland can make the decision-making process smoother.

Maryland has about 1,549 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Maryland. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Maryland

There are 1,549 daycares in Maryland: 2 headstart facilities, 0 before/after school centers, 22 religious facility daycares, and 1,525 childcare and preschool centers.

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Learning To Blossom Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Learning to Blossom Child Care Center for its nurturing environment, attentive staff, and individualized child development. Multiple reviewers highlight staff member Shannon's exceptional care and the center's success with speech therapy and potty training. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and engaged in daily learning activities.

Nurturing and caring environmentattentive staffindividualized attention for each child
Address
834 Guilford Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(443) 527-0062
Safe Haven Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

SAFE HAVEN TOO appears to be a food pantry rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the facility as a well-organized community resource with friendly, professional staff and leadership. Visitors appreciate the food assistance services and the spiritual environment provided by Pastor Samuels and the team.

Professional and friendly staffwell-organized and efficient operationshelpful social workers and case managers
Address
2422 W Patapsco Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 525-0099
Stars Of Tomorrow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2750 W Franklin St, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 945-7682
Ritcheys Totlot LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Ritcheys Totlot receives consistently high praise from parents for providing caring, educational childcare in a family-like environment. Parents report their children are safe, well-supervised, and develop strong social and academic skills. Staff are described as knowledgeable, patient, and communicative, with management willing to work with families on financial or developmental concerns.

Caring and well-trained staffsafe environmentstrong educational focus
Address
13514 Little Antietam Rd, Hagerstown, MD
Phone
(301) 790-1355
Daydreams Early Childhood Lrn Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Daydreams Early Childhood Learning Center (also referred to as Young Achievers Learning Center in reviews) receives predominantly positive feedback with parents praising caring staff, daily communication via app with photos/updates, and clean facilities. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety incidents, inadequate handling of special medical needs, and cost-cutting practices.

Caring and attentive staffdaily updates with photos and d
Address
32085 Beaver Run Dr, Salisbury, MD
Phone
(410) 742-2277
Mitchells Martial Arts Child Care Progra
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Mitchell's Martial Arts Child Care Program in Salisbury, Maryland receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, comprehensive daycare and martial arts instruction, and positive impact on children's confidence and social development. Parents highlight the facility's ability to help shy and special needs children flourish while providing quality childcare, after-school programs, and summer camps. Multiple reviewers report long-term satisfaction and recomm

Address
1305 S Division St, Salisbury, MD
Phone
(410) 341-3333
St James Child Care Programs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
8730 Crisfield Hwy, Westover, MD
Phone
(410) 651-3455
Academy Child Dev Center @ Galway
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Academy Child Development Center at Galway receives consistently high praise from parents for its attentive, patient staff and caring director (Ms. Azra). Parents report strong academic progress, emotional support, and smooth transitions to kindergarten, with children excited to attend daily. The center is noted for open communication, individualized attention, and collaborative parent engagement.

Patient and attentive staffresponsive director and administrations
Address
12612 Galway Dr, Silver Spring, MD
Phone
(301) 586-0080
La Petite Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

La Petite Child Care in Bowie receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, experienced staff and strong leadership. Parents emphasize the peace of mind provided by real-time video monitoring through the Brightwheel app, secure facility, and the genuine love teachers show for their children. Developmental progress, engaging activities, and transparent communication are frequently cited as key strengths.

Caring and experienced staffconsistent caregivers across classroom transitionsstrong leadership (Ms. Daphne and Ms. Teresa)
Address
5004 Enterprise Rd, Bowie, MD
Phone
(301) 464-0935
Leal Angels Child Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
15213 Endicott Dr, Bowie, MD
Phone
(301) 850-4934
Lighthouse Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2801 Berrywood Ln, Springdale, MD
Phone
(240) 312-0179
Little Miracles
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Little Miracles and director Ms. Carla for exceptional care, attention, and a rigorous age-appropriate curriculum. Children develop strong academic skills and social-emotional growth while in a small, home-like environment. Parents highlight reliable communication, safety protocols, and genuine personal relationships with staff.

Attentive and caring director and staffrigorous and age-appropriate curriculumconsistent parent communication with photo updates
Address
5500 Quincy St, Hyattsville, MD
Phone
(301) 864-7329
Rainbow Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Rainbow Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting professional and experienced staff, strong educational curriculum, and a caring environment. Parents report significant child development and growth, with children enjoying school and teachers. The facility is described as clean and well-maintained with fair pricing.

Professional and experienced staffstrong educational program (Abeka curriculum)caring environment
Address
4100 Steeds Grant Way, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 248-5500
Young Achievers Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Young Achievers Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, daily communication via app, clean facilities, and strong child development support. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about safety incidents, inadequate medical emergency protocols, and cost-cutting practices.

Caring and dedicated staffdaily photo and note updates via appclean and welcoming facility
Address
6801 Annapolis Rd, Hyattsville, MD
Phone
(301) 773-6100
Childrens Center Of Glenwood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents generally praise Children's Center of Glenwood for its caring staff, educational approach, and family-like environment. Most reviewers report positive experiences with improved parent communication under new management. However, one long-term parent expressed serious concerns about the current director's unprofessional conduct and direction of the center.

Caring and dedicated teachers and staffstrong educational focusfamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
3060 Rt 97, Glenwood, MD
Phone
(410) 489-5458
Knowledge Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Knowledge Beginnings Laurel receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, professional staff, strong communication, diverse learning activities, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. The center is highlighted for its low teacher turnover, supportive leadership, and ability to make children excited about attending.

caring and patient staffstrong teacher-parent communication with daily photos/videosdiverse learning activities
Address
7551 Montpelier Rd, Laurel, MD
Phone
(301) 725-6500
La Petite Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

La Petite Child Care Center in Ellicott City receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight strong leadership, professional staff, quality educational programming, and excellent communication through apps and cameras. Multiple families report their children are thriving developmentally and feel confident leaving them in the center's care.

Responsive and supportive leadership teamprofessional and caring staffstrong educational curriculum with developmental focus
Address
10101 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD
Phone
(410) 750-0826
The Little Lighthouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 30, Ellicott City, MD
Phone
(410) 750-0660
The New Little Gems Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents praise this as an excellent community pool facility with well-maintained amenities, attentive lifeguards, and good shade. Families appreciate the variety of attractions including waterslides, diving board, splash pad, and separate baby pool. The main complaint centers on limited parking availability.

Multiple pools and water features (waterslidediving boardsplash pad)
Address
5659 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD
Phone
(410) 992-7737
Educare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Educare Learning Center (also referred to as Creative Children's Center) in Jefferson, Maryland receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the nurturing staff, safe environment, enriching activities, and strong communication with families. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving in the program.

Warm and caring staffsafe and clean facilitystructured learning environment with enriching activities
Address
2538 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson, MD
Phone
(301) 834-9007
La Petite Child Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

La Petite Child Dev Center in Frederick receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, clean facilities, engaging curriculum, and strong communication through apps. However, two 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about child safety incidents, lack of supervision, staff management issues, and billing problems.

Warm and welcoming environmentclean and organized facilityengaging curriculum with STEM education
Address
9085 Ridgefield Dr, Frederick, MD
Phone
(301) 698-7338
Little Travelers Dc & Lrn Ctr Of Mt Airy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Little Travelers for its combination of strong academic preparation, caring staff with low turnover, and emphasis on both learning and play. Children develop early literacy skills, social-emotional learning, and behavioral expectations while enjoying a safe, clean facility with excellent outdoor space. Parents report high satisfaction and recommend the center strongly.

Experienced and dedicated staff with minimal turnoverstrong academic curriculum preparing children for kindergartenemphasis on old-school values and respect
Address
13868 Old Annapolis Rd, Mount Airy, MD
Phone
(301) 829-5272
Creative Garden Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
479 Merryman Rd, Annapolis, MD
Phone
(410) 268-0900
Joy In Learning-Glen Burnie Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Joy in Learning Glen Burnie Park as an excellent, well-organized daycare center with caring and nurturing staff. Families highlight positive experiences, strong communication, developmental support including potty training assistance, and engaging activities. The facility is described as a second family environment that comes highly recommended.

caring stafforganized facilitygood communication and updates
Address
804 Old Stage Rd, Glen Burnie, MD
Phone
(410) 760-3253
Kids Farm Mayo
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1133 Carrs Wharf Rd, Edgewater, MD
Phone
(410) 798-8767
Kidz Ink Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise KIDZ INK ACADEMY (also referred to as The Primeron/The Principia in reviews) for its caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, and strong educational curriculum. Families highlight feeling confident in their children's safety due to security measures, daily communication via app, and genuine staff investment in child development. Multiple long-term families report high satisfaction and recommend the center to others.

Attentive and caring
Address
205 Talford Ct, Odenton, MD
Phone
(410) 672-8004
Noahs Ark Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Holding Hands Daycare for its nurturing, family-like environment and educational focus. Director Freesa and her staff receive widespread recognition for their warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for children. Multiple military families highlight the facility's welcoming approach and assistance with childcare resources.

Warm and caring staffeducational curriculumclean facility
Address
8250 Lokus Rd, Odenton, MD
Phone
(410) 674-4300
Little Proteges Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
71 Armory Rd, Prince Frederick, MD
Phone
(410) 535-6553
Denton Child Devlopment Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
222 S 4th St, Denton, MD
Phone
(410) 479-2488
Education Station Child Development Cent
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Education Station Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and quality care. One parent expressed significant concerns about contract terms and pricing practices. The facility has served families for extended periods with high satisfaction.

Caring and attentive staffsafe and secure environmentgood communication
Address
9133 Crain Hwy, Bel Alton, MD
Phone
(301) 392-1099

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,525 child daycare & preschools daycares across Maryland. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Maryland are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Maryland's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Maryland, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Maryland sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Maryland vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.